Name this math program! (Could it be MathUSee?)

[HappyGrace]

What math program is:
1. simple for a non-math mom to teach and definitely homeschool friendly
2. teaches "thinking math" rather than just formulaic
3. doesn't use number line type teaching

I've been using RightStart with dd8, and have added in CLE for more spiral practice. I'm rethinking things for upcoming ds5. Here's why:

To make a looong story short: I LOVED RightStart A. And I LOVE RS's way of introducing concepts. However, starting in B I find the levels to be very uneven. For instance, they introduce quarters at the same time they have your dc doing four-digit addition with carrying! So in first grade, dd was ready for or beyond some concepts, while hitting walls with others. (And she is well-above average level in schoolwork in general.) I've thought of just using CLE with ds, but I want more "thinking math" than they provide.

I've rejected Singapore (too hard for non-math mom, even with home educator guide), Horizons/Saxon/Rod and Staff-all of which I've seen or have and they're too "formulaic" for me (compared to RightStart.) BJU, I hated the TM for the Bible we did this year and the math looks the same-too schoolish!

So what say you? What about MathUSee? I know nothing about this one, and I'm wondering if it would fit the bill.

[strider]

I would say it fits your needs.

[periwinklemommy]

especially after reading the 3 things you wanted.

Lisa

[Surfside Academy]

I have been very satisfied with this program. If you would like more information, you can do a "search" and read other threads about MUS. One mom in particular (I can't remember who) wrote a very thorough review of the program and why it works well. I do supplement with Singapore's Challenging Word Problems for a little variety.

[Heather in NC]

love it, love it, love it!

[Cadam]

I would classify myself a nearly math-phobic. I love MUS (mathusee.com). It is very good for me and my family. My kids understand why the math works not just how to plug numbers into a formula, but they are taught the formula too. It uses blocks, not a number line.

Get the demo video and when you get your books and all don't skip the introduction. It is the same on every video but there is a lot of teacher training in there and I watch it a couple of times a year.

[Sue in St Pete]

Surfside Academy was probably talking about me. Here's a link to a thread with my review in it:
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4793

[HappyGrace]

ordered the demo DVD to find out more about it. Now I'm off to read the review! I need to just find out more about it and see if it would be a good fit. I may be back with more questions! Thanks!